Superpower (ability)
Superpower was a term used for the abilities demonstrated by superheroes.
In fiction[[edit] | [edit source]]
The fictional character Spider-Man gained special powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio)
In reality[[edit] | [edit source]]
Having ingested the Hazandra as a child, Grant gained superpowers and became the superhero known as "the Ghost." Among his powers were flying, super strength, and x-ray vision. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio)
The Twelfth Doctor, however, told Grant that his true power was inspiring people, convincing him that he did not need heat vision or super strength to defeat the Smoke. (COMIC: Ghost Stories)
Other realities[[edit] | [edit source]]
Earth-92131[[edit] | [edit source]]
In Earth-92131, Moira MacTaggert remarked on how finally, "after all these years", and "all the work", Proteus was finally able to control his powers as a mutant and "come out into the world", following treatment. Proteus soon escaped the Mutant Research Centre. (TV: Proteus (episode 1) [+]Loading...{"ep":"1","1":"Proteus (TV story)"})
Other references[[edit] | [edit source]]
Lucie Miller once told the Eighth Doctor that sarcasm was her superpower. "I am Sarcasmo, woman of sarcasm. My enemies are struck down by my barbs of steel. [...] Barbs. Barbed comments?" (AUDIO: Human Resources)
